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Guidance for societies facing financial strife
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Our guidance for societies facing financial strife clearly outlines the steps societies should take when experiencing financial difficulty.
Shariah compliance for community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant.
Guide to co-ops
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
Co-op welcome pack
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSo it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn. But what even is a co-op?
Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…
Recovery Share Offers Guidance
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
The purpose of this guidance is to support societies to use community shares to improve their solvency as part of their response and recovery to a crisis.
Returning to work after furlough - editable template
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentComing back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.
More Than a Shop podcast transcripts
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Presented by BBC broadcaster Elizabeth Alker, More Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right…
More Than a Shop episode 9: Let’s build something better together
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some inspirational stories of co‑operation. For Co-op Fortnight 2020, we collected just a few of those inspiring stories from co‑operatives…
More Than a Shop episode 8: Speaking up for our planet
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Speaking up for our planet: turning talk into action explores climate change and climate justice.
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
More Than a Shop episode 7: The future of the UK’s high streets
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
This More Than a Shop podcast explores the changing landscape of UK high streets.
More Than a Shop episode 6: Digging in – the local food revolution
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Food, glorious food is the focus of the sixth More Than a Shop podcast episode.
More Than a Shop episode 5: It’s time to talk about death
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
The fifth episode in the More Than a Shop podcast series explores something we all, sadly, will inevitably face in our lives.
More Than a Shop episode 4: Changing the conversation about mental health
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
This episode of podcast More Than a Shop explores the need for new conversations, support networks and funding focused on mental health across the UK.
Annual general meetings (AGM) guide – in-depth
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideMember content
This is a more in-depth guide into preparing and staging a successful AGM.